The Difference Between Keurig's K-Select & K-Classic K-Cup Coffee Makers

Two of the most commonly purchased Keurig machines in recent years are the Keurig K-Classic and the K-Select, both are very similar machines and close to each other in price but there are a handful of reasons why you might want to pay slightly more money to buy the Select over the Classic and I go over those reasons in this video.
In my opinion the differences between the K-Classic and the K-Select are enough to push me towards the Select model but many people don't care about those extra details and would rather pay less. For people that think the Classic is just fine and cheaper then consider heading over to Walmart to pick up the K-Compact because if you don't care about the extra features offered by the Select then the pricing of the compact may be better for you because the Classic isn't much different than the cheaper K-Compact.
You can see my video comparing the entry level Keurig machines here for more detail: • Keurig K-Compact vs K-...
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BTW, I personally own every modern Keurig sold in stores and I help customers understand the differences between them all to the best of my ability. You can see the current list of Keurig brewers that I recommend to people on this page: www.topoffmycoffee.com/best-k...
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For pricing, specs, and availability you can see the K-Classic and K-Select on Amazon through the following affiliate links:
► K-Classic: www.amazon.com/Keurig-K55-K-C...
► K-Select: www.amazon.com/Keurig-K-Selec...
I like the K-Select mostly because it gives you a strong button to slow the brew cycle down by about 30-seconds. This makes the coffee taste better but if you aren't married to the Keurig brand then I suggest you look at this post on my website where I've indexed a few other machines that give you a strong button, some of which are cheaper units than the K-Select: www.topoffmycoffee.com/k-cup-...
► And finally make sure to see the following page to learn more about me and what I do on this channel and in my real life: www.topoffmycoffee.com/brian/

[@SuperDraggster]

Thanks man! I do enjoy informative and short videos. It was nice to see them next to each other ☕️

[@valerievalerie5897]

Wish I’d watched this video of yours before replacing my machine today after days of troubleshooting and Watching 20 KZbin suggestions for my 9 year old Keurig the last week . I have really hard water and use water from refrigerator which is filtered . I’m upset that the purchased the k classic doesn’t have the filter and reading Amazon reviews what they sell don’t fit at all and not really Keurig. Oh I only have used it for water for tea in last year so my trouble shooting that usually works killed it for good. It would say brewing and wasn’t unless I squeezed that little white spout in reservoir . Buying water is going to be costly but most of all I don’t have storage for it. I’m coming to you for any help from now on ! Also what I’ve read is that the K classic doesn’t need a filter and I’m questioning that. Watched several of your videos enjoyed them.

[@janellej.8396]

I do love the K Select!! I love the design and how it has the strong setting which I absolutely look for in the morning to have a bold cup of ☕. Thank you for sharing!!! ~♡~

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

You are welcome and thanks so much for your views and for your comments! I'll be doing a side-by-side with it and the K-Elite in the next week or so also, I've gotten a few people asking about that specific comparison already too.

[@jenniferlevy]

Appreciate the short and very informative video! I read online that the K Select is quieter when brewing in comparison to the K Classic. In your experience, is that true?

[@richardweinberger2756]

I only have a K-Classic, very well-used. I never liked Keurig coffee at all until I tried many brands of pods, and just like whole bean coffee from a supermarket, Peet's is my favorite. Starbux special blends(way better than their normal products) are excellent too, available at xmas time. Cheers :)

[@Carloscorrea-fh7ok]

Thank you

[@annefrailey6079]

in my experience, the amount of water selected depends on the coffee. I like strong coffee with no bitterness so I had to do quite a bit of taste-testing to come up with the ones I like. I came up with Gevalia Dark Royal Roast (prefer 8oz cup) and Folgers Black Silk (6 oz cup). I also use Cinnabon coffee which is very weak (4 oz cup). I typically mix the Cinnabon coffee with others in the myKcup.

[@ShawnasScentStory]

Get the K Select now at Bed bath and beyond for $55 much cheaper than usual...

[@madisondeom8704]

For the K-Select, does it function without the charcoal filter? Been watching you videos and I like the K-Select, but I have a charcoal allergy.

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

Yeah, all of the machines can operate just fine without the filter in place. Many of the machines don't come with the filter but can accept one if purchased separately.

[@back2aguilera]

When buy a Keurig with a removable reservoir, do you wash it out with soap and water first?

[@wendybowman5871]

It’s always good idea to wash first.

[@back2aguilera]

@@wendybowman5871 Thanks!

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

Definately a good idea to do that but I'm just as bad as others, I don't always wash it out with soap... although I never brew coffee I'm planning on drinking until I at least run a couple water only cycles first.

[@polly705]

what would you recommend, the K select or the Mini plus? what would you personally pick?

[@TopOffMyCoffee]

Me personally I'd buy the K-Select these days. Had you asked me a year ago I'd have opted for the Mini Plus, I actually like them both for different reasons and it's close for me.